Chris Kaman- Went and got Duel citizen ship to play for Germany. He knew he would not make the Olypic team so He just left America

Jason Kidd- Giving away his Gold Medal. I understand he already has 1 but still. He is just giving away the gold.

kobe24>jordan23

08-27-2008, 09:56 PM

jason kidd

Iodine

08-27-2008, 09:58 PM

Yes lets just challange there americanism great idea

Cracka2HI!

08-27-2008, 10:01 PM

I'm a Clipper fan and of course a big Kaman fan, but I was against him playing for Germany. Although I don't know what's worse...playing for another country or giving away your gold medal some comps.

jayrivera3

08-27-2008, 10:22 PM

Jason Kidd gave away his gold medal? I did not know this!

cubulls

08-27-2008, 10:33 PM

He didn't do much for the team anyways so maybe he felt like he didn't really deserve it. Regardless, he is still an idiot for doing so. He will probably sell his other gold medal at a yard sale in the dollar bin. :crazy:

dre1990

08-27-2008, 10:37 PM

there both american and i wont question that, but giving away your gold medal to some wife of a hotel owner is stupid

JWalk126

08-27-2008, 10:39 PM

who knows

SAVAGE CLAW

08-27-2008, 10:41 PM

None of them.

Kidd won the Medal and he can do what he pleases with it.

He should donate it for charity anyway.

Kaman got rejected by america and was not likely to be called ever, he saw a chance to play in an special event and took it.

He suspiciously sucked against Usa too.

Do you consider Robert Holden a traitor too?.

Voodoo Alchemy

08-27-2008, 10:57 PM

Well, I was just wondering who you thought is Less american.

Chris Kaman- Went and got Duel citizen ship to play for Germany. He knew he would not make the Olypic team so He just left America

Jason Kidd- Giving away his Gold Medal. I understand he already has 1 but still. He is just giving away the gold.

The gold plated medal is only a symbolic representation of winning. It still doesn't change the fact that he has 2 gold medals.

thesparky33

08-27-2008, 11:35 PM

Neither.

Carmelo Anthony wins this for throwing his bronze medal from 2004 in a lake...

rhino17

08-27-2008, 11:56 PM

Kaman, what a loser

ARMIN12NBA

08-27-2008, 11:59 PM

They are both American. Who cares? Kaman has ancestors from Germany and Kidd is an extremely nice guy. I think it isn't American to demote other Americans status especially for such trivial reasons.

mrblisterdundee

08-28-2008, 12:01 AM

Nationalism is overrated. Jason Kidd was being charitable. Chris Kaman just wanted to play in the Olympics, and Germany just wanted to suck at basketball a little bit less.

cambovenzi

08-28-2008, 12:22 AM

definitely kaman.
he played AGAINST the US.

kidd is just weird.

Nets fan 93

08-28-2008, 12:25 AM

All i have to say is at least Kidd played for his country

SAVAGE CLAW

08-28-2008, 12:48 AM

Wich cant be said From Melo, Puerto Rico.

Or for Ewing prior to that, Jamaica.

Or even Tim Duncan, Virgin Islands.

Whats the Big Deal?.

SAVAGE CLAW

08-28-2008, 12:49 AM

Im even not sure if Dominique Wilkins played on a team usa or not, and he was French.

Akeem? I dont recall if he made it for Dream Team Mark II?

ink

08-28-2008, 01:16 AM

I don't get this. There's nothing unpatriotic about giving away your gold medal. I wouldn't do it because I'd treasure it, but not for nationalistic reasons. I'd value it because of the accomplishment. What does the medal have to do with his loyalty to the country? He wore the jersey proudly while he competed. That's what matters. The whole team behaved like great sportsmen. There's no need to criticize any of them.

I don't agree with him giving it to the Wynns as gratitude, but it's his medal and it's his choice.

bigmac8675

08-28-2008, 02:00 AM

Hmm I believe that by definition they are both American.... end of thread.

JWalk126

08-28-2008, 02:05 AM

Christian Laettner was born in Angola, New York

JWalk126

08-28-2008, 02:19 AM

Im even not sure if Dominique Wilkins played on a team usa or not, and he was French.

Akeem? I dont recall if he made it for Dream Team Mark II?

yes, Hakeem played in the 1996

Wilkins played on Team USA for the 1994 World Championships

source: wikipedia

lavis

08-28-2008, 02:24 AM

LOL

Kaman is less iraqi than Kidd is cuban.

BOOZE'nMUSE69

08-28-2008, 03:07 AM

This is kinda silly. Kaman is just playing basketball anyway he can and I admire his dedication. Kidd is kinda weird, but if he weren't a professional basketball player, nobody would know or care. It is strange and I know he IS a professional basketball player, but cut them some slack. Like all of us, they do some strange things too...